How did mansa musa affect the mali empire?

a. he discouraged formal education and scholarship

b. he introduced the practice of christianity to the region

c. he closed trade routes to asia and europe

d. he made a pilgrimage to mecca that boosted trade

I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option D. Mansa Musa affect the Mali Empire by the pilgrimage to Mecca that boosted trade. He attracted commerce and scholarship to the country, and Timbuktu became one of the capitals of the Islamic world. Hope this answers the question.